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After speaking with Secretary of War Taft, President Roosevelt has decided that the employees of the Isthmian Canal Commission will be put under the Civil Service Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-22
President Roosevelt sends Rear Admiral Walker a petition from the Central and South American Telegraph Company and a letter from the Attorney General. Roosevelt would like to know why Scrymser’s offer to send government messages at 40 cents (gold) per word was not taken.
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1904-07-21
President Roosevelt introduces E. C. Howland, a candidate that could manage the “publicity or newspaper end” of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Roosevelt has confidence in Howland and believes the commission would be fortunate to have his services.
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1904-03-12
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from General Dodge and agrees that Mr. Gallagher would be suitable for the commission.
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1904-02-24
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Dr. Welch which provides information about Dr. Wright. Sanitation and hygiene will be of the first importance on the isthmus of Panama. Employees must be healthy to complete their work and Roosevelt wants the best medical professionals in the country to supervise.
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1904-02-24
President Roosevelt requests Admiral Walker’s opinion on the enclosed and asks if he has further information on the “four lawyers.”
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1904-02-17
President Roosevelt encloses a memorandum from the General Board signed by Admiral Dewey. There are strong military reasons for taking possession of Yaviza but the benefits could be outweighed by the political consequences. Roosevelt requests Admiral Walker’s advice on the matter.
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1903-12-23
President Roosevelt is appointing Admiral Walker and two members of the Isthmian Canal Commission to travel to Panama and assess the present condition of the work.
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1903-03-24
Admiral Walker’s commission (Isthmian Canal Commission) is meeting and President Roosevelt would like to have their report on the Saturday following.
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1902-01-16
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1897-06-21
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Walker, John Grimes, 1835-1907
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Tasker Howard Bliss recommends Eugene Frederick Ladd for appointment as treasurer of the Panama Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-09